Andy Dirks | Outfielder

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Blue Jays released OF Andy Dirks.

Dirks needs another back surgery, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, and is expected to miss the entire 2015 season. He was limited to 14 rehab games last year following March surgery on his back. Tough times for the 29-year-old outfielder. Thu, Apr 23, 2015 11:00:00 AM

Dirks is on the minor league side of Blue Jays camp but could move over to the major league side now that Michael Saunders is done for the first half of the 2015 regular season due to a torn left meniscus. Dirks was limited to 14 rehab games in 2014 following March surgery on his back and has been easing into spring training this year. He signed a minor league contract with Toronto in mid-January. Thu, Feb 26, 2015 11:33:00 AM

Andy Dirks will report to minor rather than major league camp during spring training as he continues to rehab his surgically-repaired back.

Dirks, 29, underwent surgery last March and was limited to just 14 rehab games in 2014 as he rehabbed his back and also a hamstring injury. He's flashed some upside in the past, but Dirks will have to show he can stay healthy before getting on the radar even in the deepest of fantasy leagues. Sun, Feb 15, 2015 11:10:00 AM

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Dirks, who turns 29 next week, was non-tendered by the Tigers in December. Dirks batted .256/.323/.363 with nine home runs and 37 RBI in 484 plate appearances in 2013. He underwent back surgery in March, then strained his hamstring in August during a game with Triple-A Toledo. Thu, Jan 15, 2015 02:37:00 PM

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The operation was expected and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that it took place. The surgery was expected to be an arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage. Travis will be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks.

Pillar tore a thumb ligament in early August on a successful steal attempt. He returned a month later and played with the injury down the stretch. Pillar has already begun rehabbing and should be ready in plenty of time for spring training. The 27-year-old hit .266 with seven homers, 53 RBI, 35 doubles and 14 steals over 146 games this season.